Thesis (MSc) - Cyprus International University. Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Civil Engineering Department

Includes bibliography (sheets 45-46)

ABSTRACT
Somalia is exposed to the problem of delays in construction projects, and delays have
negative effects on the success of construction projects in terms of time and cost
overrun. These negatives effects are reflect on projects parties (Contractor,
Consultant. And Client), aspects of life and society as whole, which calls for the need
to study this phenomenon by identifying the main causes of delays in completing
construction projects in order to minimize. For this reason, this study aimed to
identify the most important causes of delays in construction projects in Somalia and
its causes. The research methodology relied on the use of the quantitative method,
where the questionnaire was adopted as a tool for collecting quantitative data. The
questionnaire contained 13 possible causes of delays, and 11 possible effects of
delay, and the questionnaire was distributed to a number of senior officials and
employees of the two largest construction companies in Somalia. Descriptive
analysis adopted: Mean standard deviation and alpha cronbach to analyze the
questionnaire data. As a results, the study showed that: Project management problem,
change in orders/ variations, lack of fund to finance the project to the completion,
fluctuation in price of building materials, and equipment availability or failure are the
main causes of delays in construction projects in Somalia. Also, results shows that:
Time overrun, Cost overrun, Arbitration (taking legal actions), reduced profit, and
disputes between the parties involved, are main effects of delays in construction
projects in Somalia.